ASQA Appoints VETASSESS to Lead Independent Validation of Student Assessments Across the VET Sector

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VETASSESS will independently validate student assessments across Australia’s vocational education and training (VET) sector, strengthening quality, consistency and transparency while supporting accurate skills assessments for skilled visa applicants. The Australian Skills Quality Authority (ASQA) has appointed VETASSESS to deliver independent validation of student assessments, following the introduction of a new regulatory panel designed to strengthen…

VETASSESS Updates OSAP and TSS Assessment Programs

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VETASSESS has changed its Offshore Skills Assessment Program (OSAP) and TSS Temporary Skill Shortage (TSS) assessment programs following updates introduced by Trades Recognition Australia, affecting application intake, occupations assessed, and fees. Under the changes, VETASSESS has paused acceptance of new Stage 1 Documentary Evidence Assessment applications from 9:00 AM (AEDT) on 13 March 2026 until…

VETASSESS Introduces Migration Digital Badges

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VETASSESS has issued over 360 verified migration digital badges to applicants who achieve a successful skills assessment outcome, expanding its credential recognition system for qualified professionals. Successful applicants will continue receiving official outcome letters confirming their assessment results. They will also be granted a VETASSESS digital badge linked to their assessed occupation. Some occupations may…

VETASSESS Implements Multifactor Authentication to Protect Client and Agent Accounts

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From 2 March 2026, VETASSESS will require multifactor authentication (MFA) for its Agent Login Portal to strengthen data security and protect sensitive client information from unauthorised access. The change forms part of the organisation’s ongoing efforts to safeguard externally accessible systems and enhance protection of personal and professional data. The new security measure will apply…

Professional Skills Assessments to Change as VETASSESS Updates Systems

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VETASSESS overhauled professional skills assessment processes from 01 December 2025, introducing new processing times, identity rules and outcome terminology for migration applicants. By the Numbers VETASSESS confirmed the changes will apply only to professional occupations and will not affect trade assessments. The authority said the updates aim to improve consistency, transparency and turnaround times. Under…

New Skills Assessment Mandatory for Pathway 1 Trade Applicants From 2026

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VETASSESS has announced that all Pathway 1 trade applicants must submit a Language, Literacy, Numeracy and Digital Skills (LLND) assessment with their application from January 1, 2026. Pathway 1 is a route for trade skill assessment for people without Australian qualifications. The assessing authority confirmed the change applies to applicants lodging a Documentary Evidence Assessment…